[Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

[Marla Moon]

I believe that you need to also check the individual state licensures
for the respective professions.  Many states have specific language with
regard to this item.  You definitely don't want to be considered
practicing another profession without a license.

 

Hope that this helps.

 

MLM

Marla L. Moon, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Nittany Eye Associates

428 Windmere Drive

State College, PA  16801

814-234-2015

 

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Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:51 AM
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Subject: [Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

 

This question recently came up on the O&M Division List Serve; I am
cross posting to the Low Vision List Serve for your input as well.

 

FYI, for everyone on the list serve to see your reply click "REPLY TO
ALL"

 

 

Subject: Scope of Practice for LVT, VRT, O&M

 

I would like to ask you for some feedback about low vision aids
recommenced by VRT, LVT and O&M specialists.

 

According to ACVREP Certification Handbook "the CLVT shall work as part
of an interdisciplinary team with an ophthalmologist and or optometrist
who manages ocular health, provide the clinical low vision examination,
prescribes optical devices and approves treatment plans.".... What about
areas where low vision examination is not available???

 

 In Colorado field teachers (VRT,O&M,LVT)  introduce our clients to a
variety of low vision aids and let them make the choice of what meets
their needs. Doing so we use our best professional judgment.

 

What about other states? How do you handle this? 

 

It would be nice to have more clarification from ACVREP about scope of
work for VRT, LVT, O&M  when and where clinical low vision examination
is not available. 

 

Thank you for your response.

 

Jadwiga Brown COMS, RT
Denver Metro Rehabilitation Office
2211 W Evans Ave Bldg A
Denver, CO 80223
Email: jadwiga.brown at state.co.us
Phone: (303) 866-3910
Fax: (303) 866-3419

 

 

Jim

 

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Jim Gandorf, CAE

Executive Director

AER

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jgandorf at aerbvi.org

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